Dallas Total Home & Gift Market offers buying opportunities ahead of holidays

The Sept. 17-19 event will debut some new collections for Spring holidays and seasonal decor.

Dallas Market Center’s Total Home & Gift Market Sept. 17-19 will be the market’s final event of the year for buyers to fill inventory with trending gifts and holiday decor ahead of the busy holiday season. Buyers who missed Dallas Market Center’s summer events will have a final opportunity to see the latest trends and new product launches. The market will also debut new collections for Spring holidays and seasonal decor.

The Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will be held alongside Dallas Design Week from Sept. 17-19, offering many crossover events and attractions. Additionally, ArchLIGHT Summit, a commercial and architectural lighting event, will take place at the Dallas Trade Mart during this same time.

“September’s Total Home & Gift Market is a crucial event for retailers looking to secure their inventory for the holiday season,” says Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “As the final buying opportunity of the year, it’s the perfect time to discover the latest trends and new collections to ensure that winter merchandise is fresh and exciting.”

The Total Home & Gift Market will feature several new showrooms. Buyers can check out new exhibitors in The Gallery (IHDC 1202), including Wexel Art (GL 24), Trendy Doors (GL 112) and Designs by Marble Crafters (GL 22). Christian Art Gifts (TM 1400) has also opened a showroom in the Trade Mart.

The event will also have plenty of expanded showrooms. On the first-floor atrium, Feizy Rugs (WTC 102, 118, 114) expanded for large-format rugs, and Novart (WTC 192, 190) expanded after recently relocating. Anne McGilvray & Co. (WTC 270), which debuted in January, expanded for June. Design Directions (WTC 9028), Rugs by Tony Farah (WTC 6650), American Best (WTC 452) and Green Import (WTC 265, 257) also expanded their showrooms in June.

In Trade Mart, SWS Baskets and Home Décor (TM 2525) debuted a showroom, while several showrooms expanded. Road Runners (TM 1743, 1521) and Gourmet Specialties & More (TM 2242, 2232) expanded to offer more brands. Daniel Richards (TM 2301) relocated and expanded, as did Christopher Radko (TM 2353). In the Interior Home + Design Center, K&K Interiors (WTC 237) expanded into adjacent IHDC 2F444 and 2F440, while Noble Furniture (IHDC 2F125) expanded into a larger space on the second floor.

In addition to the exhibits, Total Home & Gift Market will provide buyers with many events across the campus, including a 9 a.m. New Buyer Scoop in the WTC atrium. Preregistration and more information on the Total Home & Gift Market are available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.